Locations

Meditation courses are held at both center and non-center locations. Meditation centers are dedicated facilities where courses are held regularly throughout the year. Before meditation centers were established in this tradition, all courses were held at temporary sites, such as campgrounds, religious retreat centers, churches and the like. Today, in regions where centers have not yet been established by local students of Vipassana who live in the area, 10 Day meditation courses are held at non-center course sites.

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living. The technique of Vipassana Meditation is taught at ten-day residential courses during which participants learn the basics of the method, and practice sufficiently to experience its beneficial results.

There are no charges for the courses - not even to cover the cost of food and accommodation. All expenses are met by donations from people who, having completed a course and experienced the benefits of Vipassana, wish to give others the opportunity to also benefit.

Courses are given in numerous Meditation Centers and at non-center course locations at rented sites. Each location has its own schedule of courses. In most cases, an application for admission to each of these courses can be made by clicking on a selected one of the listed course dates that appear in the schedule.

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living. To those who are not familiar with Vipassana Meditation we recommend visiting the International Vipassana website for an introduction. Additionally you may be interested in our answers to commonly asked questions.

Mauritius1 Non-Centre(s)

Mauritius
· Vipassana Meditation in Mauritius

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living. The technique is taught at ten-day residential courses during which participants learn the basics of the method, and practice sufficiently to experience its beneficial results. There are courses all over the world. Additionally you may be interested in our answers to commonly asked questions.

Tanzania
· Vipassana Meditation in Tanzania

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living. To those who are not familiar with Vipassana Meditation we recommend visiting the International Vipassana website for an introduction. Additionally you may be interested in our answers to commonly asked questions.

Uganda1 Non-Centre(s)

Uganda
· Vipassana Meditation in Uganda

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living. To those who are not familiar with Vipassana Meditation we recommend visiting the International Vipassana website for an introduction. Additionally you may be interested in our answers to commonly asked questions.

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living. To those who are not familiar with Vipassana Meditation we recommend visiting the International Vipassana website for an introduction. Additionally you may be interested in our answers to commonly asked questions.

Benguela
· Vipassana Meditation in Angola

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living. To those who are not familiar with Vipassana Meditation we recommend visiting the International Vipassana website for an introduction. Additionally you may be interested in our answers to commonly asked questions.

Egypt1 Non-Centre(s)

Egypt
· Vipassana Meditation in Egypt

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living. To those who are not familiar with Vipassana Meditation we recommend visiting the International Vipassana website for an introduction. Additionally you may be interested in our answers to commonly asked questions.

Morocco1 Non-Centre(s)

Marrakech
· Vipassana Meditation in Morocco

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living. The technique is taught at ten-day residential courses during which participants learn the basics of the method, and practice sufficiently to experience its beneficial results. There are courses all over the world. Additionally you may be interested in our answers to commonly asked questions.

Sudan1 Non-Centre(s)

Khartoum
· Vipassana Meditation in Sudan

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living. The technique is taught at ten-day residential courses during which participants learn the basics of the method, and practice sufficiently to experience its beneficial results. There are courses all over the world. Additionally you may be interested in our answers to commonly asked questions.

Dhamma Patākā, meaning ‘flag of Dhamma’, is the first Vipassana Centre to be established in Africa. Located in 7.5 hectares of land that is abundant with trees and water, the Centre rests amid a mountain range that has its impressive peak Audenberg as the rear view of the property. The site was originally a holiday resort known as ‘Rustig’ (meaning ‘peaceful’ in Afrikaans). Offering regular new and old students courses since being operational from February 2005, Dhamma Patākā is 130 km from Cape Town, Western Cape Province.

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living. The technique is taught at ten-day residential courses during which participants learn the basics of the method, and practice sufficiently to experience its beneficial results. There are courses all over the world. Additionally you may be interested in our answers to commonly asked questions.

Benin
· Vipassana Meditation in Benin

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living. The technique is taught at ten-day residential courses during which participants learn the basics of the method, and practice sufficiently to experience its beneficial results. There are courses all over the world. Additionally you may be interested in our answers to commonly asked questions.

Koudougou
· Vipassana Meditation in Burkina Faso

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living. To those who are not familiar with Vipassana Meditation we recommend visiting the International Vipassana website for an introduction. Additionally you may be interested in our answers to commonly asked questions.

The Ghana Dhamma Practitioners Foundation organizes non-center Vipassana Meditation courses in different locations around Ghana. We usually offer one 10-day course per year as well as 1-day refresher courses for old students (those who have already taken the ten day course).

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living. To those who are not familiar with Vipassana Meditation we recommend visiting the International Vipassana website for an introduction. Additionally you may be interested in our answers to commonly asked questions.

Cordoba
· Vipassana Argentina - Cordoba

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient
techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago. The technique is
taught at ten-day residential courses during which participants learn the basics of the
method, and practice sufficiently to experience its beneficial results. There are courses
all over the world.

Mendoza
· Vipassana Argentina - Mendoza

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living. The technique is taught at ten-day residential courses during which participants learn the basics of the method, and practice sufficiently to experience its beneficial results. There are courses all over the world.

Bolivia
· Vipassana Meditation in Bolivia

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living. The technique is taught at ten-day residential courses during which participants learn the basics of the method, and practice sufficiently to experience its beneficial results. There are courses all over the world. Additionally you may be interested in our answers to commonly asked questions.

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living. To those who are not familiar with Vipassana Meditation we recommend visiting the International Vipassana website for an introduction. Additionally you may be interested in our answers to commonly asked questions.

First Course: 2004

Miguel Pereira, Rio de Janeiro
· Dhamma Santi

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living. The technique is taught at ten-day residential courses during which participants learn the basics of the method, and practice sufficiently to experience its beneficial results. There are courses all over the world. Additionally you may be interested in our answers to commonly asked questions.

Nordeste
· Vipassana Brasil - Nordeste

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living. To those who are not familiar with Vipassana Meditation we recommend visiting the International Vipassana website for an introduction. Additionally you may be interested in our answers to commonly asked questions.

Paraná
· Vipassana Brasil - Parana

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living. To those who are not familiar with Vipassana Meditation we recommend visiting the International Vipassana website for an introduction. Additionally you may be interested in our answers to commonly asked questions.

Chile1 Non-Centre(s)

Chile
· Vipassana Chile

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient
techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago. The technique is
taught at ten-day residential courses during which participants learn the basics of the
method, and practice sufficiently to experience its beneficial results. There are courses
all over the world.

Bogota
· Vipassana Colombia - Bogota

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago. The technique is taught at ten-day residential courses during which participants learn the basics of the method, and practice sufficiently to experience its beneficial results. There are courses all over the world.

Medellin
· Vipassana Colombia - Medellín/Cali

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago. The technique is taught at ten-day residential courses during which participants learn the basics of the method, and practice sufficiently to experience its beneficial results. There are courses all over the world

Costa Rica1 Non-Centre(s)

San Jose
· Vipassana Costa Rica

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living. To those who are not familiar with Vipassana Meditation we recommend visiting the International Vipassana website for an introduction. Additionally you may be interested in our answers to commonly asked questions.

Havana
· Vipassana Cuba

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living. To those who are not familiar with Vipassana Meditation we recommend visiting the International Vipassana website for an introduction. Additionally you may be interested in our answers to commonly asked questions.

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living. The technique is taught at ten-day residential courses during which participants learn the basics of the method, and practice sufficiently to experience its beneficial results. There are courses all over the world.

Ecuador2 Non-Centre(s)

Cuenca
· Vipassana Ecuador - Cuenca

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago. The technique is taught at ten-day residential courses during which participants learn the basics of the method, and practice sufficiently to experience its beneficial results. There are courses all over the world.

Quito
· Vipassana Ecuador - Quito

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago. The technique is taught at ten-day residential courses during which participants learn the basics of the method, and practice sufficiently to experience its beneficial results. There are courses all over the world.

El Salvador1 Non-Centre(s)

El Salvador
· Vipassana El Salvador

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living. The technique is taught at ten-day residential courses during which participants learn the basics of the method, and practice sufficiently to experience its beneficial results. There are courses all over the world. Additionally you may be interested in our answers to commonly asked questions.

Guatemala1 Non-Centre(s)

Guatemala
· Vipassana Guatemala

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living. The technique is taught at ten-day residential courses during which participants learn the basics of the method, and practice sufficiently to experience its beneficial results. There are courses all over the world. Additionally you may be interested in our answers to commonly asked questions.

Honduras1 Non-Centre(s)

Honduras
· Vipassana Honduras

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living. The technique is taught at ten-day residential courses during which participants learn the basics of the method, and practice sufficiently to experience its beneficial results. There are courses all over the world. Additionally you may be interested in our answers to commonly asked questions.

Monterrey
· México Vipassana - Monterrey

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago. The technique is taught at ten-day residential courses during which participants learn the basics of the method, and practice sufficiently to experience its beneficial results. There are courses all over the world.

Morelos
· Vipassana Meditation - Morelos, Mexico

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living. The technique is taught at ten-day residential courses during which participants learn the basics of the method, and practice sufficiently to experience its beneficial results. There are courses all over the world.

Dhamma Makaranda, Nectar of the Flower of Dhamma, is the Pali name given by Mr. Goenka to the new Vipassana center in Mexico. The first Vipassana meditation center built in Latin America, Dhamma Makaranda is located near Valle de Bravo, a beautiful colonial town beside a large lake, in the highlands of central Mexico. The center is west of Mexico City, and is a pleasant, 2 hour drive from the capital.

First Course: 2003
Meaning: Nectar of the Flower of Dhamma

Oaxaca
· México Vipassana - Oaxaca

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living. The technique is taught at ten-day residential courses during which participants learn the basics of the method, and practice sufficiently to experience its beneficial results. There are courses all over the world.

First Course: 2012

Veracruz
· Vipassana México - Veracruz

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago. The technique is taught at ten-day residential courses during which participants learn the basics of the method, and practice sufficiently to experience its beneficial results. There are courses all over the world.

Nicaragua1 Non-Centre(s)

Nicaragua
· Vipassana Nicaragua

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living. The technique is taught at ten-day residential courses during which participants learn the basics of the method, and practice sufficiently to experience its beneficial results. There are courses all over the world. Additionally you may be interested in our answers to commonly asked questions.

Panama1 Non-Centre(s)

Panama
· Vipassana Panama

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living. The technique is taught at ten-day residential courses during which participants learn the basics of the method, and practice sufficiently to experience its beneficial results. There are courses all over the world. Additionally you may be interested in our answers to commonly asked questions.

Paraguay1 Non-Centre(s)

Asuncion
· Vipassana Paraguay

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living. The technique is taught at ten-day residential courses during which participants learn the basics of the method, and practice sufficiently to experience its beneficial results. There are courses all over the world. Additionally you may be interested in our answers to commonly asked questions.

Peru2 Non-Centre(s)

Cusco
· Vipassana Perú - Cusco

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago. The technique is taught at ten-day residential courses during which participants learn the basics of the method, and practice sufficiently to experience its beneficial results. There are courses all over the world.

Lima
· Vipassana Perú - Lima

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living. The technique is taught at ten-day residential courses during which participants learn the basics of the method, and practice sufficiently to experience its beneficial results. There are courses all over the world.

Puerto Rico1 Non-Centre(s)

Puerto Rico
· Vipassana Puerto Rico

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living. The technique is taught at ten-day residential courses during which participants learn the basics of the method, and practice sufficiently to experience its beneficial results. There are courses all over the world. Additionally you may be interested in our answers to commonly asked questions.

Uruguay1 Non-Centre(s)

Uruguay
· Vipassana Uruguay

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living. The technique is taught at ten-day residential courses during which participants learn the basics of the method, and practice sufficiently to experience its beneficial results. There are courses all over the world. Additionally you may be interested in our answers to commonly asked questions.

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living. The technique is taught at ten-day residential courses during which participants learn the basics of the method, and practice sufficiently to experience its beneficial results. There are courses all over the world.

Dhamma Karuṇā means "Compassion of Dhamma" in Pali. The centre is located on 8.5 acres on the outskirts of Youngstown, Alberta – a small farming village in the Canadian Badlands. This area is noted for its wildlife including waterfowl, deer, antelope and moose. It is also famous for some of the most important fossil deposits in the world, including the Bearpaw Shale. Youngstown is three to five hours by car from four major cities: Edmonton and Calgary in Alberta, and Regina and Saskatoon in the neighboring province of Saskatchewan.

Vancouver Island is a large island off the west coast of British Columbia, north of Seattle and west of Vancouver. After much searching, a lovely 137 acre property was purchased in July, 2006 in the Cowichan Valley. Our teacher, S. N. Goenka, named the site "Dhamma Modana". In the Pali language spoken by the Buddha, this means "Joy of Dhamma". The property is located within walking distance of the Town of Lake Cowichan which is a 20 minutes drive from Duncan, B.C.

Dhamma Surabhi, which means the Fragrance of Dhamma, is one of many Vipassana centers around the world taught by S.N. Goenka. In August 1997 a 56-acre property was purchased just above the Coldwater River, near Merritt. Construction of the Centre began in spring 1999 and the first course was conducted in 2002. The Centre consists of a building of approximately 9300 sq. ft. with accommodations for 60 people and a meditation hall that holds 70 people.

Dhamma Torana (Auspicious Gateway of Dhamma) is aptly named. The nearest major city, Toronto has been recognized by the United Nations as the most diverse city in the world, with more cultures and religions represented there than anywhere else. The centre has over 140 acres of beautiful woods, open spaces and ravines. A variety of wildlife shares the land with the meditators. The surrounding countryside is mostly agricultural, but a number of small towns and the city of Barrie are nearby.

The Québec Vipassana Centre, also called in Pali, Dhamma Suttama, meaning “the best of Dhamma,” is located halfway between Montréal and Ottawa/Gatineau, five kilometers north of Montebello. On this exceptional property, in a tranquil, open valley surrounded by forest, the centre can accommodate more than 100 students per course. Purchased in February 2011, the new centre continues to uphold the mission of the former Sutton centre established in 1999.

Dhamma Maṇḍa, also known as the Northern California Vipassana Center, means "the essence of Dhamma" in Pali. It is one of numerous centers worldwide dedicated to the teaching of Vipassana Meditation as taught by S.N. Goenka in the tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Khin. Dhamma Maṇḍa is located in the Cobb mountain area of Lake County, California, nestled among seventeen acres of mature pine, fir, and oak trees and is approximately a two and a half hour drive from San Francisco.

One of over 120 international centers where the technique of Vipassana meditation is taught and practiced, Dhamma Mahavana is situated on 109 acres of forested property in the Sierra Nevada foothills. Groves of oak, pine, cedar, and manzanita reinforce the California Vipassana Center's name of Dhamma Mahavana, Great Forest of Dhamma.

Dhamma Maṇḍa, also known as the Northern California Vipassana Center, means "the essence of Dhamma" in Pali. It is one of numerous centers worldwide dedicated to the teaching of Vipassana Meditation as taught by S.N. Goenka in the tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Khin. Dhamma Maṇḍa is located in the Cobb mountain area of Lake County, California, nestled among seventeen acres of mature pine, fir, and oak trees and is approximately a two and a half hour drive from San Francisco.

The Center is located just North of Joshua Tree National Park in Twentynine Palms, CA. It is a 2-1/2 hr. drive from the Los Angeles and San Diego metropolitan areas. It is possible to reach the Center using public transportation with careful planning in advance, but requires multiple buses that run on a limited schedule and a full day of travel. The ride share board is the recommended option.

Vipassana Meditation as taught by S.N. Goenka was introduced to Colorado by his students in 1982. The first course was held at a retreat center in Cedaredge, Colorado. The Cedaredge courses have continued every summer, up to the present. Additional courses have been conducted in Colorado's Front Range, northern New Mexico and Utah. From that time until the present, the development of the practice of Vipassana has grown greatly in the Rocky Mountain area and continues to do so.

Delaware, Claymont
· Dhamma Delaware

Since 2002, Mid-Atlantic Vipassana Association has been organizing Vipassana Meditation courses in Virginia, New Jersey, Maryland, Washington DC, and various other locations in the Mid-Atlantic States. The first 10-Day Vipassana course was held in Virginia in 2002 at Camp Virginia Jaycee near Blue Ridge, Virginia. In 2005 a 10-Day Vipassana course was organized at Camp Fairlee Manor in Chestertown, Maryland, near Washington DC.Dhamma Delaware was purchased in October, 2013 and the first 10-Day course was offered in November, 2014.

First Course: 2014

Georgia, Jesup
· Dhamma Patāpa

The Southeast Vipassana Center is located in southeastern Georgia in Wayne County, ten miles south of the small town of Jesup, Georgia. It is approximately 70 miles southwest of Savannah, Georgia, 90 miles north of Jacksonville, Florida, and 250 miles southeast from Atlanta, Georgia. Set in a secluded rural area and surrounded by forty acres of beautiful pine, oak, and mixed hardwood forests, the Center provides an ideal meditation environment for Vipassana students in the Southeast.

First Course: 2008
Meaning: Majesty of Dhamma

Hawaii
· Hawaii Vipassana Association

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living. The technique is taught at ten-day residential courses during which participants learn the basics of the method, and practice sufficiently to experience its beneficial results. There are courses all over the world.

Surrounded by trees, grass and spring fed ponds, the center provides a supportive atmosphere where one can learn the practice of Vipassana meditation. This technique, discovered by Buddha twenty-five centuries ago, uses the breath and one's own body as the basis for developing concentration and insight. The courses provide a unique opportunity to direct one's attention inward, and set about a process of inner discovery through direct experience.

First Course: 2004
Meaning: Lustre of Dhamma

Maryland, Chestertown
· Vipassana Meditation in Mid-Atlantic States

Since 2002, Mid-Atlantic Vipassana Association has been organizing Vipassana Meditation courses in Virginia, New Jersey, Maryland, Washington DC, and various other locations in the Mid-Atlantic States. The first 10-day Vipassana course was held in Virginia in 2002 at Camp Virginia Jaycee near Blue Ridge, Virginia. In 2005 a 10-Day Vipassana course was organized at Camp Fairlee Manor in Chestertown, Maryland, near Washington DC.For complete listing of all the courses in Mid-Atlantic region, including Dhamma Delaware, visit https://www.dhamma.org/en-US/schedules/schdelaware.

The Shelburne center, founded in 1982, was the first center in North America. The original facility was merely a roomy, comfortable two-story house and barn on eight acres of meadowland. In 1989, a group of meditators donated an adjoining seventy acres of land. Today the center consists of 108 acres and many new buildings have been added, including a bathhouse, two dining rooms, meditation hall for 200, a 140 cell pagoda, separate residences for men and women and a center manager's house.

First Course: 1982
Meaning: Land of Dhamma

Michigan, Ann Arbor
· Michigan Vipassana Association

Vipassana Meditation was introduced to Southeast Michigan by his students in 2002. Meditation courses provide a supportive atmosphere where one can learn the practice of Vipassana meditation. This technique, discovered by Buddha twenty-five centuries ago, uses the breath and one's own body as the basis for developing concentration and insight. The courses provide a unique opportunity to direct one's attention inward, and set about a process of inner discovery through direct experience.

Montana, Missoula
· Montana Vipassana Association

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living. The technique is taught at ten-day residential courses during which participants learn the basics of the method, and practice sufficiently to experience its beneficial results. There are courses all over the world.

Oregon, Sisters
· Oregon Vipassana Association

The Oregon Vipassana Association organizes Vipassana courses in different locations around Oregon. There are currently four ten-day courses per year, as well as short 1- to 3- day refresher courses for old students (those who have already taken a ten-day course).

Dhamma Sirī, also known as the Southwest Vipassana Meditation Center, means 'Prosperity of Dhamma' in Pali. Established in 1990, the center sits on 20 acres of land near the end of a quiet rural road, 45 minutes from downtown Dallas, Texas. The Center is also less than four hours from Austin, Houston, and Oklahoma City. Dhamma Sirī holds 12-14 courses annually serving over 1000 students. Instructions and discourses can be provided in over 40 languages.

The Northwest Vipassana Center, also known as Dhamma Kuñja, is situated on 50 acres in rural western Washington, conveniently located approximately two hours drive from both Seattle, WA and Portland, OR. It was established in August 1991 to offer training in Vipassana meditation.

Wisconsin, Menomonie
· Dhamma Visuddhi

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living. The technique is taught at ten-day residential courses during which participants learn the basics of the method, and practice sufficiently to experience its beneficial results. There are courses all over the world.

Bishkek
· Vipassana Meditation in Kyrgyzstan

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living. To those who are not familiar with Vipassana Meditation we recommend visiting the International Vipassana website for an introduction. Additionally you may be interested in our answers to commonly asked questions.

Uzbekistan
· Vipassana Association of Uzbekistan

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living. To those who are not familiar with Vipassana Meditation we recommend visiting the International Vipassana website for an introduction. Additionally you may be interested in our answers to commonly asked questions.

The Hong Kong Vipassana Meditation Center (HKVMC) is located in the quiet village of Hang Tau in Sheung Shui. The center was built on a 7,000 square foot farmland. The site comprises a meditation hall, separate living quarters for male and female (complete with toilet and bathing facilities), as well as an office and living quarters for volunteers. The meditation hall and all living quarters are fitted with air conditioners and can accommodate about 50 students.

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living. To those who are not familiar with Vipassana Meditation we recommend visiting the International Vipassana website for an introduction. Additionally you may be interested in our answers to commonly asked questions.

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living. To those who are not familiar with Vipassana Meditation we recommend visiting the International Vipassana website for an introduction. Additionally you may be interested in our answers to commonly asked questions.

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living. The technique is taught at ten-day residential courses during which participants learn the basics of the method, and practice sufficiently to experience its beneficial results. There are courses all over the world. Additionally you may be interested in our answers to commonly asked questions.

Dhammodaya, meaning the 'Ascent of Dhamma', was established in June l999 under the official name of 'Taiwan Vipassana Meditation Foundation'. It is situated on a plateau at an elevation of 450 meters, adjacent to Taichung City, the third largest city in Taiwan in the middle part of the island. The Centre covers an area of 10,000 square meters. Dhammodaya is a busy Centre that runs about 24 ten-day courses annually, two Satipatthana Sutta courses, and one or two three-day old student courses.

Dhamma Laṭṭhikā, meaning ‘Rod of Dhamma’, is in Phnom Trung Moan, district of Phnom Sampeou, province of Battambang, in northwestern Cambodia. Located in a rural area about 18km from Battambang City, the site covers an area of more than 39,000 square meter surrounding a hill called Phnom Trung Moan. Since its opening in early January 2004, the spread of Vipassana has regained its momentum in Cambodia.

The Dhamma Hall can accommodate more than 150 students and the center has adequate accommodation for 128 students (14 monks, 42 males and 72 females). Presently, about twelve 10-day courses, two Satipatthana, few 3-day courses and several Teenagers' and Children's Courses are being held per year, with courses conducted by local Cambodian Assistant Teachers, Cambodian Assistant Teachers from Europe and USA, and occasionally some Assistant Teacher from abroad.

Courses in Bali are held at a Rented site situated near Landih Village, Kintamani around 30 kilometers from Ubud. Situated at 1000 meters the site has a cool climate with pleasant views and accommodation for 70 students.

Dhamma Java is situated in the hills near Bogor around one and a half hours drive from Jakarta. It has beautiful mountain scenery and a pleasant climate. There is comfortable accommodation for 104 students including 20 single rooms with attached bathrooms.There are 34 cells for serious meditation and the Centre caters for multiple languages.

Dhamma Malaya
· Malaysia Vipassana Meditation

Dhamma Malaya provides private single rooms for 102 students and 24 servers. It is near the east coast, 3 hrs from Kuala Lumpur, on a breezy rise in a plantation. The two halls and 74 aircon cells have cool floors, high pyramid roofs and provide multi-language facilities.

Penang has a temporary centre on a hillside with views overlooking Georgetown. It has shared dormitories for up to 35 people. Johor has non-centre courses at rented camps, a few times a year.

Penang

Penang has a temporary centre on a hillside with good views overlooking Georgetown. It has shared dormitories for up to 35 students. Usually two ten-day courses are held each month except during the mid-year harvest season.

Dhamma Manorama, meaning ‘Pleasant Delightful Environment of Dhamma’, is on the west bank of Toe river, the tributary of River Ayeyarwaddy in MaUBin Township, 46 miles north-west of Yangon and situated on the corner of 3rd Street and Yangon-MaUBin highway road. It is also 3/8 miles away from MaUBin jetty. Two storied building (42'x80') consists of Dhamma Hall on the upper floor and dormitory for male and female student in the ground floor. The dinning room (30'x50') and kitchen (20'x20') are also provided beside the main building.

Dhamma Nidhi, meaning ‘Treasure of Dhamma’, is located in Inn-Ta-Kaw Town, Inn-dine District, Bago Division, near Dhamma Theik Pagoda. To be built on 18 acres of land, the master plan is presently being drafted. The facilities to be made available will be for short and long courses, with mostly single room accommodations, a Dhamma Hall and pagoda besides other regular facilities.

Dhamma Mandala is located in outskirts of Mandalay, close to Yetakhon Hill, 10 miles away from Mandalay. In April 2004 the opening ceremony was attended by monks from Mandalay. The centre consists of 8 acres of land; the Dhamma Hall can accommodate up to 160 students; the pagoda has 80 individual cells. Accommodations consist of 15 individual bungalows for both male and female, each with 4 rooms. Separate dormitories consisting of 8 partitions with attached bathrooms are also available.

Dhamma Maṇḍapa, meaning ‘Pavilion of Dhamma’, is located near Mandalay University, in the compound of a monastery. As it is in the city, the Centre serves as a convenient venue for group sittings on Sundays and on public holidays. A total of 62 ten-day courses have been held as of April 2005 since the Centre was established in April 1999. Satipaµµh±na and children’s courses are also held.

Dhamma Ratana (Jewel of Dhamma) is situated in the OKPO Monastery in Mogok, Mandalay division. Mogok is known as the land of rubies. In 1996 Goenkaji and Mataji gave Anapana instructions for the first course in this centre. From then on, courses are being held here regularly. Accommodations are available for 80 students. Sangha courses (exclusive courses for monks) are also held at the centre, besides 10-day courses, old student courses, and Anapana courses for children.

Dhamma Makuṭa (Crown of Dhamma) is located on 22 acres of hill, 20-minutes walk from the main road of Mogok. The centre has accommodations for 60 males, 70 females, and 30 bathroom-attached single rooms. Dhamma Makuṭa has a pagoda with 117 cells and two Dhamma halls. The Centre expects to add another 30 single rooms and extend the dining hall.

Dhamma Mahimār, meaning ‘the Excellence of Dhamma’, was established in January 2002, in Pyin Oo Lwin formerly known as Maymyo. The Centre is being constructed, and facilities presently available include a Dhamma Hall for 100 students, and a kitchen. A male, female dormitory is now being built. About five courses are held each year.

Dhamma Manohara, meaning Beautiful and Captivating in Dhamma (pleasing to the mind and inducing mental tranquility), is situated in Thanbyu-zayet, a town by the bank of Sanlween River, Mon State. It is 40 miles from Moulmein town and 15 miles from Kyaikhami Pagoda. Established in the year 2000, the Centre conducts yearly 10-day Vipassana courses and Anapana courses for children.

First Course: April, 2000
Meaning: Beautiful and Captivating in Dhamma

Dhamma Nanadhaja, meaning ‘Flying Flag of Wisdom in Dhamma’ (named after Ledi Sayadaw), will be situated on The Shwe Taung Oo Hill, on the west bank of Chindwin River, seven miles away from Monywa, Yinmabin Township, Monywa District, Sagaing Division, near the Chindwin Bridge. There is a cave on that hill where Ledi Sayadaw, practiced Vipasasna and wrote the Manuals of Dhamma. At present Ledi Sayadaw's statue is located there and seems to be benevolently looking down where the Centre is to be constructed. In 2004, the local government had granted six acres to establish this Vipassana centre. Since 1996, off-centre courses had been held in Dhamma Yeik hall, Su Taung Pyae Pogada, in Monywa. Provisional accomodation for 50-male and 100-female students is set. Guruji SNGoenka first visit the center in Jan 2000 and second in Jan 2003.

The area of the center is 5 acres. It consists of 14 buildings. The dhamma hall has the capacity of 150 students. It also provides the mini dhamma hall for shan and chinese nationals. Three units of 12 students each double rooms and three domitories of 30 students each, the dinning room attached with the kitchen for 150 students and a reservoir of 30,000 gallons water were also provided.

Dhamma Joti (Light of Dhamma) was opened in October 1993. The centre is built on a 12 acres of land and has a pond around it. The Dhamma hall seats 200 students. The centre has 19 double rooms with attached bath for males and 20 single, 10 double rooms with attached bath for females. A new kitchen and two new dining rooms can cater over 400 students. The Centre now has a Pagoda with 48 cells underneath.

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living. To those who are not familiar with Vipassana Meditation we recommend visiting the International Vipassana website for an introduction. Additionally you may be interested in our answers to commonly asked questions.

Singapore1 Non-Centre(s)

Singapore
· Vipassana Meditation in Singapore

Ten-day courses are usually held several times a year. They are mostly at St Johns Island which is located approximately 6.5km south of Singapore. Accommodation facilities are dormitories with shared common bathrooms and toilets. There are regular 1-day courses and weekly group sittings for old students.

Dhamma Canda Pabhā means "The Glowing Moon of Dhamma". It is the 9th center in Thailand. The first 10- day course was offered in April 2013. The center was built on 3.6 acres of land in amphur "Pong Nam-Ron", Chantaburi province. It is situated approximately 220 meters above sea level. The center is surrounded by small hills and mountains. Chantaburi province is in the eastern region of Thailand; the province is renowned for various tropical fruit plantations. The famous "Soi-Dao" mountain is to the north-west of the center and the "Kitcha-Kood" mountain is to the south-west of the center. There is a medium to strong breeze passing through the center all year round.

Dhamma Kañcana means Gold of Dhamma. It is the fifth Thailand Vipassana center to offer courses in Vipassana Meditation as taught by S.N. Goenka in the tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Khin. The first ten-day course has commenced in November 2006. The center is situated on an area of 22 acres, in Amphur Sangklaburi, Kanchanaburi province, a western border province between Myanmar and Thailand, about 330 kilometers from Bangkok, 5-6 hours drive. The center is located on highlands, close to Sam-Yod Mountain – along the Tanowsri Range, about 228 meters above sea level. It is surrounded by lush forests (Khao-Laem National Park and Naresuan Wild-Life Sanctuary) and Vachiralongkorn Dam.

Dhamma Suvaṇṇa, meaning ‘Gold of Dhamma’, is located in Khonkaen, one of the important cities in Northeast Thailand. Easily accessible by car, bus, train, or by plane, the city is approximately 500 km northeast of Bangkok and 300 km from Vientian, Laos. The Centre is located 30 km away from Khonkaen city. The first portion of the land was donated by old students. With a later purchase, the site has now 28 acres of shady and quiet forestland with different kinds of local trees, two large beautiful ponds in the front serve well as water reservoirs for the whole year. This natural environment helps the land retain its pleasant coolness even during the hot season from March to May.

Dhamma Dhānī means City of Dhamma. It is the fourth Thailand Vipassana center to offer courses in Vipassana Meditation as taught by S.N. Goenka in the tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Khin. The first ten-day course has commenced in March 2005. The center is situated on an area of 0.7 acres in the K. C. Gardenhome Village on Nimitmai Road, Klong-sam-wa district, Bangkok. The center is separated from the main village. It has a two-storey building sitting in the middle of the land, and a big pond in the back. The surrounding trees within the center and agriculture fields in the village add peace and tranquility to the center.

Dhamma Sīmanta means Dhamma on Border. It is the sixth Thailand Vipassana center to offer courses in Vipassana Meditation as taught by S.N. Goenka in the tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Khin. The first ten-day course has commenced in December 2009. The center is situated on an area of 19.6 acres, in the district of Ma-kok, Amphur Pa-sang, Lumphun province. The area is surrounded by overlapping mountains, longan plantations, and vegetable fields. During the day, it is hot but it turns cool in the evening. In rainy season, it is cool all day. In winter, it could be very cold day and night. Being away from the crowd, the center’s tranquility is most conducive to practice Vipassana Meditation.

Dhamma Porāṇo means Ancient Dhamma. It refers to the ancient dhamma path that the Lord Buddha had travelled. It is the seventh Thailand Vipassana center to offer courses in Vipassana Meditation as taught by S.N. Goenka in the tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Khin. The first ten-day course has commenced in October 2011. The center is situated on an area of 4.8 acres, on the road to the Kra-roam Falls, the district of Khao-kaew, Amphur Lanska, Nakorn Sri Dhammaraj province. It is surrounded by mountains in the Khao-Luang National Park. The area is dotted by rubber, long kong, and mangosteen plantations.

Dhamma Ābhā, which means the "Radiance of Dhamma", is situated on a lush green plateau. In the background mountains are towering up in the east. The center itself is located in the central part of the 61 hectare ground, the buildings are in modern Thai-style. There are a lot of ponds, fruit trees and bamboos.

Dhamma Kamala means Lotus of Dhamma. It is the first Thailand Vipassana center to offer courses in Vipassana Meditation as taught by S.N. Goenka in the tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Khin. The first ten-day course has commenced in November 1992. The center is situated on an area of 6 acres, in the district of Dong-Kee-Lek, Amphur Muang, Prachinburi province, nearby the Khao-Yai Nataional Park. The park is classified as the world heritage reserve. With plenty of established trees within the center and surrounding lotus ponds, the center enjoys cool comfortable climate all year round. The center is 170 kilometers east of Bangkok, along the Bangkok-Sakaew Highway. By car, it is a two and a half hour drive.

Dhamma Puneti means Re-experiencing the Dhamma. It is the eighth Thailand Vipassana center that offers courses in Vipassana Meditation as taught by S.N. Goenka in the tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Khin. The first ten-day course is not yet to commence. The center is situated on an area of 40 acres, at 161 Ban-Na-Somboon in the district of Kok-sa-ard, Amphur Muang, UdonThani province. Rolling hills surround the center. The land itself is lush with forests, and is surrounded with rubber and sugar cane plantations. With its location being further away from immediate neighbors, and shades provided by surrounding forests, the center enjoys peace and tranquility, most conducive to practicing Vipassana Mediation. Its master plan is to construct buildings to cater for 120 mediators. The buildings include accommodation for ATs and students, office, kitchen, dining hall, and its infrastructure amenities.

Dhamma Ketu, meaning ‘Fort of Dhamma’, is near Shivanth River, and 10.5 km away from
the city of Durg, on National Highway No Six. Raipur, the capital of Chattisgarh state, is 40
km away. The region is famous for the Bhillai Steel Plant, the largest in India, and for various
temples, Maitree Garden and educational institutions

Dhamma Kānana, meaning 'Forest of Dhamma', is situated amid 20 acres of beautiful forest land near the bank of the Waiganga River. The Centre is very near to the world famous Kanha National Park and is six km away from Balaghat. Established in March 1995, Dhamma Kānana annually hosts about ten-day courses, Satipatthana courses, short courses and children's courses.

Dhamma Pāla, meaning 'Protector of Dhamma', is 60 km away from the famous Sanchi Stupa built by Emperor Asoka. The Centre is under construction in Bhopal, the city of lakes and the capital of India's biggest state Madhya Pradesh in central India. The Centre is behind Kerwa Dam, on 27 acres of land. The first phase, to allow for a capacity of 100 students, will use five acres with construction starting in 2005. The second phase will provide for a Dhamma Hall to seat 225 students and 75 cells. Dhamma P±la plans to conduct 12 courses a year at the completion of phase 1. As added attraction, students might be taken on a visit to Sanchi Stupa at the end of the course.

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living. The technique is taught at ten-day residential courses during which participants learn the basics of the method, and practice sufficiently to experience its beneficial results. There are courses all over the world.

Dhamma Bala, meaning 'Strength of Dhamma', is half a km from the world famous Bhedaghat Waterfalls in the Narmada River, renowned for the 2 km wide stretch of marble rocks on either bank of the river. Dhamma Bala began functioning with the first ten-day course being held from 19th May in 2005. Situated on five acres of land, facilities currently exist for about 100 students. Ten-day courses and three-day courses are regularly held.

Dhamma Rata, meaning 'contained in Dhamma', is ~15 km from Ratlam City. The picturesque, serene and secluded campus ensconced in a valley makes it an ideal abode for serious meditation. Spread over 8-1/2 bhigas, it has a spacious Dhamma Hall which can seat up to 70 students, 12 residences offer twin-sharing accommodation and attached bathrooms. The Centre promises to be a munificent boon to the residents of three States (Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Gujarat) with Banswara in Rajasthan a mere 25 km away and Dohad in Gujarat at a distance of 85 kms.

Dhamma Bodhi, meaning ‘Enlightenment of Dhamma’, is located in Bodhgaya in South Bihar. The simple 18-acre centre with its fruit trees and well-kept vegetable gardens can accommodate about 80 students in single and double room cottages with attached bathrooms. Surrounded by long stretches of fertile agricultural fields, Dhamma Bodhi’s rural calm is an ideal setting for serious meditation. The centre has a Dhamma Hall that accommodates 80 students, and a pagoda with 70 cells.

Dhamma Licchavi meaning “Dhamma among Licchavis” is located in village Ladaura Pakri in northern Bihar about 12 km from Muzaffarpur and 40 km from Vaishali. The centre can accommodate about 40 male and 18 female students. Surrounded by long stretches of fertile agricultural fields with fruit trees it is an ideal place for serious meditation.

Vaishali, the first republic in the world, was spread over 110 km. The Buddha first granted permission for women to become Bikkhunis and recited the Ratan Sutta in this region.

How to reach

Air: The nearest airport is Patna – 72 km (Towards Muzaffarpur Via NH - 77 to Sakri Chawk just after 1.7 km from Turki and centre is located 2.5 km from Sakri Chawk)

Rail: Muzaffarpur is an important town in north Bihar and is well connected by rail from all over India. (Muzaffarpur Railway Station to Gobarsahi Chawk (2.4 km) and to Centre via Ladaura Chawk (6 km). Shared auto rickshaw is available at both places Railway Station and Gobarsahi Chawk)

The month of March marks the start of summer season and it lasts till June. Temperature ranges between 21 to 44 degree celsius during these months. Muzaffarpur experiences monsoon between the months of July to September. The month of November marks the start of winter season in Muzaffarpur. Temperature drops down in between 4 to 28 degree celsius. Winter lasts till February in Muzaffarpur.

Meaning: Dhamma among Licchavis

Nalanda
· Vipassana Courses in Nalanda, Bihar

Situated on the bank of a beautiful lake, just 1 km away from the Ruins of Nalanda, this Vipassana Center vibrates with Dhamma vibrations all around. It can accommodate around 50 students, and courses are offered in all major foreign languages. Nearest airports are Gaya and Patna.

The centre is currently located at Vietnam Mahaprajapati Nunnery, which is situated on the well known Vishwa Shanti Pagoda Road at Vaishali. It can accommodate about 70 male and 50 female students and courses are offered in all major foreign languages.

Mahaprajapati Gautami and her five hundred companions entered the monastic life and established the first Bikkhuni Sangha at Vaishali. The Buddha recited the Ratan sutta here. At the time of leaving Vaishali after his last rain retreat, the Buddha, on his way, turned around and gave the profound metta to Vaishali.

Road: Vaishali is well connected by road to Patna, Hajipur, Muzaffarpur, Motihari etc. Buses and taxies are available at all the locations.

Climate InformationThe month of March marks the start of summer season and it lasts till June. Temperature ranges between 22 to 44 degree celsius during these months. Vaishali experiences monsoon between the months of July to September. The month of November marks the start of winter season. Temperature drops down in between 4 to 28 degree celsius. Winter lasts till February in Vaishali

Dhamma Utkal, meaning ‘Excellence of Dhamma’, is located in the Odisha district near the border of Chhattishgarh. It is about 7 kms
from Khariar Road Railway Station and about 120 kilometers from Raipur city, capital of Chhattishgarh state. The center is being established on 11 acres of land, full of eucalyptus trees, in a calm and serene location, with two small rivers and a small mountain nearby. The Dhamma Hall, residences for forty male and female students, dining and office complex, and boundary wall are all completed. 10-day course are being regularly conducted every month.

Dhamma Puri, meaning ‘Town of Dhamma’, is the first Vipassana Centre to be established in Northeast India. Located in a small village called Machmara, on the bank of the river Machamara, the Centre is surrounded by green natural beauty. It is about 10 km from Pecharthal Railway station and 150 km from Agartala. Transport and communication to Dhammapuri are available, including bus, taxi, auto and other means of transport

Dhamma Gaṅgā, meaning ‘Ganges of Dhamma’, is located on the bank of the river Ganges, and is about 25 kms north from the Centre of Kolkata (Calcutta). The Centre was acquired in 1988, and began functioning the next year in a 200-year old historical three storied building surrounded with flower and fruit trees. The Centre is easily approachable from Kolkata by train, bus, and taxi and from Howrah by bus and taxi. Trains are available from Sealdah station upto Sodepur station and buses upto Panihati Municipality. From there, one can walk to the Centre or take a rickshaw.

Dhamma Sota meaning “ Stream of Dhamma” is situated at Village Rahaka, Sohna (Haryana) almost 70 Kms. from New Delhi Railway Station. Established in the year 2000, the centre is in 16 acres of land surrounded by deep green valley of Aravali Hills. The accommodation available at the centre is presently sufficient for 120 meditators (72 males and 48 females). All rooms are for single accommodation. Some are with attached bathroom and some with common bathroom. The meditation hall has a capacity for 125 students, and the Pagoda has 108 meditation cells.

Dhamma Paṭṭhāna, meaning ‘Established in Dhamma’ is the sacred place where the Buddha gave the famous Maha Sutta, the discourse that contains the essence of Vipassana. Constructed on seven acres of green land 45 Km from the Delhi bus terminal (Kashmiri Gate), the Dhamma Centre is completely ready for meditation for old and serious meditators. As mentioned in the Maha Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta ‘in Kuru Pradesh’, these was a place (Nigam) called Kammasdamma. It is this very place, where the historic center has been located. The Buddha gave Satipatthana and many other important suttas in this region.

Dhamma Kāruṇika, meaning 'Compassionate Dhamma', is located on seven acres of land in the village of Newal, Karnal district, 120 km from New Delhi. This area lies in the Dhammasthana of Kurushetra. It is about 5 kms from ITI crossing, 10 kms from Karnal Railway Station and 8.5 Kms from Karnal Bus Stand and about 125 Kms from Inter-State Bus Terminus, Kashmere Gate, Delhi. The first course was held in March, 2003. The centre is well equipped with water, electricity and communication facilities. The Centre consists of a Dhamma Hall, a Dinning Hall, single and twin-sharing residences for students. Some rooms have attached bathrooms and some have common bathrooms. 10-day courses are held every month on every 2nd Wednesday, with periodical 3-day and one-day courses.

Dhamma Sikhara, meaning "Peak of Dhamma", is a serene location ideal for meditation. The site consists of three acres of magnificent deodar cedar forest, about 2000 meters high in the Dhauladar range of the Himalayas of Northern India. The centre is located adjacent to Dharamkot village, above McLeodganj (Upper Dharamsala) in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Dharamkot can be reached by taxi, by auto-richshaw or by a steep uphill 1.5km walk from Mcleodganj main square.

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living. The technique is taught at ten-day residential courses during which participants learn the basics of the method, and practice sufficiently to experience its beneficial results. There are courses all over the world. Additionally you may be interested in our answers to commonly asked questions.

'Dhamma Dhaja', meaning ‘Flag of Dhamma’, is located at Village Anandgarh, 12 kms from Hoshiarpur District. The centre lies in the foothills of Shivalik Mountains range. Direct trains to Jalandhar, Punjab are available from all corners of the country. Two direct coaches from Delhi are available through Jammu Mail for Hoshiarpur. Buses or auto-rickshaws are available from Hoshiarpur to the centre. Dhamma Dhaja is relatively close to Dhamma Sikhara, Dharamshala, and caters to the overflow of Dhamma Sikhara.

Dhamma Pushkar, meaning 'Lotus of Dhamma', is situated at Village Rewat (Kadel) near Pushkar in District Ajmer, Rajasthan, India. Residential meditation courses are held here throughout the year. The Centre is surrounded by the age old Aravalli hills on one side while the sacred lake of Pushkar and sprawling sand dunes stretch on the other. This beautiful, pristine twelve acres property is situated about 6 kms from Pushkar, 14 kms from Ajmer and about 130 kms from Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan.

Dhamma Pubbaja, which means "Dhamma Ancestors," is Rajasthan's fourth Vipassana centre. It became operational near Churu in March 2011, with a meditation hall seating 80 meditators, AT residences, three residential blocks comprising 30 rooms, Goenkaji’s residence, a 32-cell pagoda complex and dining halls, on a ten-acre plot. The first 3-day course with 11 old meditators was successfully hosted from 14 to 17 March 2011 and the first ten-day course from 22 March to 2 April.

Dhamma Thali ('the place of dhamma'), situated on the outskirts of Jaipur, is bounded by idyllic hills on all sides. Besides Dhamma Giri, Igatpuri, it is the largest Centre and among the oldest, being set up in 1977. With two large and two mini Dhamma halls spread over 1.6 hectares, it has the capacity to accommodate 200 students comfortably with solitary accommodation and attached bathrooms. Dhamma Thali has a three-storied octagonal pagoda comprising 200 cells for serious solitary meditation.

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living. The technique is taught at ten-day residential courses during which participants learn the basics of the method, and practice sufficiently to experience its beneficial results. There are courses all over the world. Additionally you may be interested in our answers to commonly asked questions.

Mount Abu is a popular hill station in the Aravalli Range in Sirohi district of Rajasthan state in Western India near the border with Gujarat. It is referred to as 'an oasis in the desert' as its heights are home to rivers, lakes, waterfalls and evergreen forests. The nearest railway station is Abu Road railway station which is 27 kms away.

10-day Gypsy courses are being organized at Mt. Abu since 2011. Generally, there is a course every month (except the winter months of November, December and January). These are single gender courses, either 'only male' or 'only female'.

Surrounded by long stretches of fertile agricultural fields of flowers and rural calm, Dhamma Kalyana is situated on the bank of famous river, Ganga. It is located near Aima Village Dhori Ghat, 22 km away from Kanpur, the largest city of Uttar Pradesh. The simple 8 bighas centre with its flower trees and beautiful gardens can accommodate 100 students in single occupancy rooms with attached bathrooms. Dhamma Kalyana attracts many foreigners from all over the World.

Dhamma Lakkhaṇa, meaning 'Characteristic of Dhamma', is situated in eight acres (approximately 105,000 sq m) of land dotted with several auspicious trees such as peepal etc, in the capital of Uttar Pradesh, India's most populous city. Established in January 2003, the Centre is well-connected by air and rail, with the nearest locality being the small town of Bakshi-kaTalab located about 15 km. from Lucknow on Lucknow - Sitapur Highway. Dhamma Lakkhaṇa conducts about 18-20 ten-day courses each year, in addition to one or two Satipatthana courses, several 3-day courses and Anapana courses for children.

Dhamma Cakka, meaning ‘Wheel of Dhamma’, is located 3.5 km from where the Buddha gave his first discourse Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta (Turning of the Wheel of the Dhamma) at the Deer Park. The exact spot marked by The Dhammeka stupa in the Deer Park, the Moolgandh Kuti Vihar with the paintings depicting the Buddha’s life and numerous monasteries established by various countries enhance the sacred atmosphere of the region. With its first course in September 2004, Dhamma Cakka offers two ten-day courses a month and also Satipatthana courses.

Dhamma Suvatthi, meaning 'Welfare of Dhamma' is situated in the ancient capital city of Shravasti, the city so often mentioned in the life of the Buddha. The Centre was established in June 2003 in the serene surrounding of the historical Jetvan where Lord Buddha stayed for 25 rainy season retreats. The nine acre meditation centre is situated across the road from the Jetavana Archaeological Park, next to a government rest house, and down the road from several monasteries. As the exact boundaries of the original Vihara are unknown, it is quite likely that Dhamma Suvatthi is located on a section of the original grounds of the Vihara.

Dhamma Salila, meaning 'Water of Dhamma', lies in the Doon Valley of the Himalayas, in Dholos Village on Noon river. The Centre is 10 km from Clock Tower in Dehradun. Established in December, 1995, the centre presently holds about twenty courses a year. Twenty double rooms for males and sixteen double rooms for females are presently available. Seventy eight cells have been built for meditators.

Dhamma Rama is located among rice fields in the Kumudavalli village, which is popularly known as Kodavalli village. This village is situated on the road going to Tanuku. The distance from the Bhimavaram railway station and the Bus station is 2 km. You can either take an auto or a bus from there going towards Tanuku to get to the centre. There is a Kanaka Durga Temple adjacent to the centre.

The centre is built on 4 acres of land and has a Dhamma Hall, which can seat 72 students and a mini hall, which can seat 30 students. There are 8 double rooms each for males and females. There is one room each for the male and female Dhamma Servers and one room for a male physically challenged student. There is one room for the Asst. Teacher and 10 individual cells for males and 8 for females. There is an office, kitchen and dining halls for male and females separately.

The first course was conducted in June 2006 and every month one 10 day course is offered and a satipattana course once a year.

Dhamma Vijaya is located in a calm and quiet coconut garden (with cocoa as the intercrop), 3 KMs away from the main village Vijayarai. This village is 15 KMs from Eluru, which is the district headquarters of West Godavari district in Andhra Pradesh. Eluru is well connected by Rail and Road in Vijayawada-Vishakapatnam section of Chennai-Kolkata National Highway. The nearest airport (Vijayawada-Gannavaram) is less than one hour's drive from the centre. The area of the center is 3.0 acres, which was donated by a meditator-couple.

The first course was conducted in June 2003. Since then, one 10-day course is being held every month and one Satiptthana course a year. There are seven individual meditation cells for male students and another seven for women. There are plans to construct a few more on either side.

The centre has accommodation for 21 male students (8 double rooms and 5 single rooms) and 18 female students (8 double rooms and 2 single rooms). There are two meditation halls, which can seat 50 and 30 students respectively.

At a distance of 40 KMs from this centre, there is a historical Buddhist place called Guntupalli (also called as Jeelakarragudem) dating back to 3rd century B.C. There are many rock-cut caves where Buddhist monks used to meditate. These are believed to be more ancient than world famous Ajanta and Ellora caves.

Dhamma Paphulla, meaning ‘Cheerfulness of Dhamma’, is about 30 km from the major city of Bangalore on a 10-acre land. Located in a very tranquil area, with farmland on one side and forestland on another side, the centre is on a gently sloping piece of land in rustic surroundings, enjoys moderate climate year round and is easily accessible by city buses. The centre has a main meditation hall that can accommodate about 100 meditators and two mini halls that can seat 30 meditators each.

Dhamma Setu, meaning 'Bridge of Dhamma', is situated amid paddy fields and open farmland on the outskirts of the major South Indian metropolis of Chennai (formerly Madras), about 10 kms from the Chennai Airport. The 18 sq acres of land, previously used for rice cultivation, was purchased from 1991 onwards. The long and painstaking process of making the plot suitable for construction bore fruit in May 2000 with Goenkaji’s visit in September of the same year, when Dhamma Setu was formally established.

Dhamma Madhurā, meaning 'Sweetness of Dhamma', is just beside Sirumalai hills, known for its herbs with a lot of medicinal value. The land is surrounded by the hill on one side, the road on another and a canal of natural water, streaming down the hill during rainy seasons, on the third side. The centre is located 10 km before Dindigul City, 160 km from Coimbatore, 100 km from Tiruchirapalli, 64 km from Madurai, 75 km from Karur and 84 km from Kodaikanal hills. Dhamma Madhurā is be able to comfortably accommodate 100 students for Vipassana courses.

A new Dhamma House called Dhamma Kanchi, is being established in Kanchipuram district, Tamil Nadu, India. Kanchipuram was one of the major centers for Buddha Dhamma in the past attracting thousands of Vipassana practitioners from different parts of the world. Many renowned monks like Ven Buddha Ghosa, Ven Bodhi Dhamma have helped to spread Dhamma from Kanchipuram to other parts of South Asia, South-East Asia and East Asia. Continuous 2-day and 3-day courses are planned to be organized at Dhamma Kanchi.

Dhamma Arunachala, meaning the unshakable, powerful radiance of Dhamma, is a new Vipassana Meditation Center, being established in Tiruvannamalai, Tamilnadu, India. The center is located on the Arunachala Hill mountain, which has for many millennia, warmly welcomed seekers of wisdom and has been an abode of many sages and saints. It is said that during the first Buddha Sasana, this region was an integral part of the holy Kanchipuram zone that supported Buddha Dhamma.

In 1975 Ratilal Mehta, a very spiritual businessman, after sitting a couple of courses with Goenkaji in Rajasthan, invited him to conduct a course in his newly constructed switch factory in Hyderabad. After a couple of courses being conducted there, he decided to construct a meditation centre in 2 acres of adjoining land. Goenkaji named it Dhamma Khetta and the first course was conducted there in September 1976 – the first centre to conduct a course in this tradition. Initially Goenkaji used to conduct two courses a year there, but later when he appointed Assistant Teachers, a course was conducted every month. Gradually over the years, more land was donated and now the centre has almost 7 acres.

A spacious Dhamma Hall for 150 students and a Pagoda for 72 students were built in the early 1980’s. Later a mini hall for 50 students, one hall for 30 students and another one for 75 students were built. Pagoda cells also have been increased to have a total of 125 cells. There was accommodation for about 90 males and 75 females initially but as the buildings were very old they are being slowly upgraded and now there are 24 single and 15 double rooms on the female side and 20 double rooms and 12 single rooms on the male side. 7 more single rooms on the female side and 28 single rooms on the male side will be built in the future. The kitchen and dining hall will also be upgraded after that. Eventual the centre will cater to 75 male and 60 female students. There are residences for 2 female AT’s and 4 male AT’s.

Two courses are conducted every month, starting on the 1st and 3rd wednesday except when there is a long courses of 30 and 45 days. A childrens course is conducted on the Sunday that the course ends – twice a month. There are many buses from the city to the centre. The centre is 1km away from the main road (which leads to Nagarjuna Sagar). The airport is 34 kms away and the various train stations in Hyderabad are between 20 to 22 kms away.

This Centre is situated in Kondapur village, which is 12 km from Sangareddy junction and 6 km from Peddapur village. Historically this place was known as Kondanya puram named after Koundinya, one of the first five disciples of the Buddha. The archaeological department has done various surveys and in the excavations they discovered Bodhi Sathva idols and stupas along with carved footprints of the Buddha. These are all exhibited in the archaeological museum in Kondapur village. In March 2005, in this same village an old student donated 10 acres of land for a meditation centre and 3 acres for Vipassana Prachar Samithi. One day were run every sunday in a hut for 2 years and meanwhile a Dhamma hall to seat 50, Mini hall to seat 40, 12 single and 9 double rooms for 30 male students, 7 double rooms and 7 single rooms for 21 female students, AT rooms for male and female and Kitchen with dining halls were constructed. A pagoda with 44 cells is under construction.

The first 10-day course was for males and was conducted in April 2007. From feb 2009 mixed courses are being offered once a month with a children course on the ending day. One teenager course, three 3-day courses and a Satipattana course is also conducted every year.

The distance from Hyderabad is about 70 kms and it would take about one and a half hours to get there.

Nagarjun Sagar
· Dhamma Nāgājjuna

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Eighteen centuries ago in Sriparvata hills, beside the Krishna River, a famous scholar, who was the chief abbot of Nalanda University, Acharya Nagarjuna established a University and meditation centre. Many monks, Nuns and Lay people from far and near came to learn the Dhamma and helped in spreading it all over Southeast Asia. Later this area was called Nagarjuna Sagar.

The Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation, on behalf of the central government, is developing a Buddha Park on 285 acres of land in Nagarjuna Sagar. In July 2004 on one side of their project on the edge of the hill they allocated 35 acres of land for the development of a Vipassana center. Goenkaji has named this centre Dhamma Nagajjuna. The centre enjoys a beautiful view of the reservoir and the surrounding hills.

Dhamma Nagajjuna is 160 kms from Hyderabad, which has the nearest airport. From Hyderabad one can go by car (2 hour journey) or bus (3 hour journey) and the centre is just 300 meters from the main road so it is very accessible. However if one does not want to walk the 300m then one can go to Hill Colony bus stop, which is 4km away and take an auto from there. Buses from Chennai go past the centre.

By feb 2005 a Long Term Dhamma Servers area was developed with a Dhamma Hall to seat 50, an Office, Kitchen, Male and Female dormitory and toilets. Later two more buildings were added each consisting of a dormitory and two single rooms with attached toilets – one on the male side and one on the female side. The first 10 day course was held here in August 2005.

In 2006 construction started in the main course area. Since the temperature is very hot in summer and building materials are difficult to get the construction was done with mud blocks and domed roofs. Since the environment there is ideal for long courses it was decided to build individual rooms of 10’x10’ each having its own veranda and toilet. 12 such rooms on the male side, 6 on the female side and a 30’ circular Dhamma Hall was built by July 2007 and the first 10 day course was held there. Since then 6 more rooms have been built on the female side and also a pagoda with 64 cells. The rooms are big enough to accommodate 2 people so 48 students can be accommodated. Every month on the first Wednesday a 10 day course is conducted and apart from Childrens’ course once a month, teenagers courses, Satipattana courses and 10 day special, the second 20 days course will be conducted in May 2013. Once a few more residences are constructed 30 day course also will be offered.

In 500 BC in South India, Nizamabad with 3 more districts was called Asaka country. A monk called Bavary from this place sent his 16 diciples to North India to learn Vippassana. From this place they spread Vippassana, in South India and South Eastern countries.

Dhamma Nijjanna Centre is situated in Pocharam village, which is 13km from Nizamabad district in Andhra Pradesh, India. A non-centre course was conducted in Nizamabad town in 2001 May in a hostel building with 71 students. Seeing the response of the course an old student donated his residence with 1.2 acres land in Pocharam village and with the help of other old students, one-day courses were conducted every sunday for 2 years. During that period a Dhamma hall to seat 50 was constructed and the old residence was modified into male residences for 29 students. Female residences for 25 - seven 3 bedded rooms and two double rooms all with attached toilets, a mini hall for 25, one room each for male and female AT’s, 3 rooms for Dhamma Servers and separate dining halls with kitchen were also constructed. On 15/5/2003 the first 10 day course was conducted and since then one 10-day course, on the first Wednesday of the month, childrens courses on the ending day of the 10-day course, one teenager course and one Sattipattan course per year are being conducted.

There is a plan to construct 12 single rooms with female teacher residence and shift the male students to the old female residences. There is also a plan to purchase land for the construction of the Pagoda and extension of the centre.

As Nizamabad District is near the border of Maharashtra State many students come from there too. Nizamabad is around 180 kms from Hyderabad and it would take about 3 hours to get there. From Nizamabad it is 13km to Pocharam village. There are buses which go via the centre and the Devgiri express from Hyderabad to Mumabai goes via Nizamabad.

Ahmedabad
· Dhamma Pīṭha

Dhamma Pitha (also known as the Amdavad Vipassana Meditation Centre) means the Centre of dhamma in Pali. The centre is located at Ranoda village, approximately 35 km from Amdavad and 3 km before the town of Dholka. There are two Meditation Halls: The larger new hall sits approximately 250 students while the smaller hall can sit roughly 30 students. The pagoda includes 37 private meditation cells for old students.

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living. The technique is taught at ten-day residential courses during which participants learn the basics of the method, and practice sufficiently to experience its beneficial results. There are courses all over the world. Additionally you may be interested in our answers to commonly asked questions.

Dhamma Sindhu (“Ocean of Dhamma”) was established in 1991 on a quiet 14-hectare (35-acre) property very close to the Arabian Sea, near the village of Bada, 22 km west of the historic port city of Mandvi, in the Kutch region of Gujarat, India. The gardens are filled with peacocks and songbirds, and the sea breeze keeps the temperature moderate. The pagoda contains 188 cells. The main meditation hall can seat 300 people, and there are three smaller halls. The center has 145 single rooms with attached bath, with space for another 40 students in shared accommodation. The nearest major town, Bhuj, is approximately two hours away by car; bus or taxi service is available.

Dhamma Divākara, meaning 'Sun of Dhamma' is 75 km from the city of Ahmedabad and 14 km from Mehsana in the western Indian state of Gujarat. The Sun Temple, the biggest landmark in the region, is 15 km away. The Dhamma Hall and segregated dining halls can seat a total of 250 students. The technique of Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is taught at ten-day residential courses during which participants learn the basics of the method, and practice sufficiently to experience its beneficial results. There are courses all over the world. Additionally you may be interested in our answers to commonly asked questions.

Dhamma Koṭa, meaning ' Fort of Dhamma', is located near the serene village of Khokhaddad, about 14 km from the city of Rajkot. Rajkot is one hour air travel from Mumbai, and is also well connected by road and rail to Mumbai and Ahmedabad. Established on 14 acres of land backed with hills, Dhamma Koṭa offers ten-day courses around the year as well as occasional Satipatthana courses. Facilities presently available include three Dhamma halls, a Pagoda, segregated dining areas, and residences consisting of single and double rooms.

Dhamma Bhavan, meaning ‘Mansion of Dhamma’, is located at Kalindi Park, Near Kailash Park, about three kms away from Vadodara Railway Station and about six kms away from Vadodara Airport. Established in April 2004, Dhamma Bhavan was formerly a residential house of an assistant teacher, until the Vadodara Vipassana Trust purchased it. In the past, used only as a Dhamma Activity Centre, this location now holds regular 10-day, 3-day, and occasional Satipatthana Sutta courses.

Maharashtra25 Centre(s), 1 Non-Centre(s)

Ajaypur, Vidharbha
· Dhamma Ajaya

The centre is about 24 kilometres from Chandrapur, near village Ajaypur on 8.5 acres of land. Construction of meditation hall has already begun. The centre is managed by Saya Thetgyi Charitable Trust, Chandrapur.

Surrounded by long stretches of fertile agricultural fields, and being about 5 km away from 'Telhara' town, Dhamma Anakula’s rural calm is an ideal setting for serious meditation. The simple 6-acre centre with its plenty of trees and well-kept gardens can currently accommodate about 40 students in cottages to put the Vipassana teachings into practice through 10-day courses. Meditators and servers, short or long term, are always welcome.

Dhamma Ajantā (meaning Dhamma in the area of the historical Ajanta Caves), is one of the numerous centers in the western state of Maharashtra, India. It is located near the city of Aurangabad, and is easily accessible via air, rail, and ground transportation. The center currently supports 50 male and 40 female individual residential quarters, with a meditation hall that can comfortably accommodate up to 120 meditators.

Dhamma Bhanḍāra, meaning the Nourishing Pantry (Bowl) of Dhamma, is one of the numerous centers in the western state of Maharashtra, India. It located in the fertile 'District of Lakes' which comprises of the Wainganga river, Sur river and Nawegaon dam. The center is situated inside the city, and is well connected via various transportation modes. The center has an established main Dhamma Hall, separate residences for Male and Female, Toilets, Bathrooms, Dining halls, Kitchen, and Assistant Teacher Residence. Presently, it can comfortably accommodate 40 students.

No admission without confirmation
(Rickshaw is available from Panch Kandil Shere Punjab lodge to Tikhi. From there a rickshaw is available for Dhamma Sarovar Centre one km away.)

Dhamma Sarovara, meaning 'Lake of Dhamma', is near the Dedargaon Water Plant
on the Mumbai-Agra Road, occupying a very calm and peaceful 35-acre site. The
Centre presently can serve about 80 students (50 male and 30 female), with a
Dhamma Hall that can comfortably seat 80 and a pagoda with 40 cells. Double and
triple-sharing accommodation is available. The dining hall and kitchen are presently
temporary structures

Dhamma Pattana, meaning the Harbour of Dhamma, is located on a hill overlooking the beach town of Gorai, in the outer northern suburbs of Mumbai. It is part of the renowned Global Pagoda complex that opened in 2009. The building is modern, and all residential rooms are equipped with western facilities and air conditioning. Most courses taught here are geared towards business executives and professionals.

Dhamma Tapovana, meaning Meditation Grove of Dhamma, was established on New Year's Day year 2000, on the land adjacent to the southern side of Dhamma Giri. It is exclusively dedicated for long courses. The Centre has a total of 141 spacious cottages, with attached baths. The Dhamma hall can comfortably seat 130 students. Two smaller Dhamma halls are used for discourses. The Pagoda, of the same height as the Dhamma Giri Pagoda, has 200 cells.

Dhamma Giri, meaing 'Hill of Dhamma' is one of the world's largest Vipassana meditation centres. It is co-located with the Vipassana Research Institute at Igatpuri in Maharastra, approximately three hours drive from Mumbai. The center offered its first course in 1976. Today tens of thousands of students study here every year. The centre's pagoda has over 400 cells for individual meditation.

Dhamma Vahini, meaning ‘Flow of Dhamma’, is located on 29 acres of land on the bank of River Kalu about 6 kms from Titwala railway station. The centre is well connected with Mumbai by road and by suburban rail. There are 30 rooms on the ground floor with attached bathrooms. The Meditation hall can comfortably seat 60 meditators.

Dhammasarita, which means The River of Dhamma, was established in the year 1999, at the banks of River Bhatsa. Spread across 2.5 acres of land the centre is located near Kalyan, Thane and about 1.5 hours away from Mumbai. The centre has a lush green campus with around 500 trees, a Dhamma Hall with a capacity of 100, comfortable rooms, kitchen and dining areas.

DhammĀlaya, meaning 'Abode of Dhamma', is serenely set in 22 acres of State Park Zone land, with a view of blue hills, green fields and sounds of mewing of peacocks and other bird song. The Centre is 5 kms from Hatkanangale bus station and 6.5 kms from Hatkananglale Railway station where all trains from Mumbai and Pune halt. The centre consists of a fan shaped Dhamma Hall that can comfortably accommodate 250 students, and a pagoda with 153 cells.

Dhamma Manamoda, meaning ‘Joyous Mind of Dhamma ‘ was established in December 6, 2000. The Centre, with present facilities for 40 meditators, is about 10 minutes walking distance from Manmad railway station 0.5 km away. Facilities include a Dhamma Hall, dormitory-type accommodation with capacity for future expansion permitted by the municipality. Ten-day courses, children’s courses and daily group sittings are held.

Dhamma Sugati, meaning ' Righteous or Blameless in Dhamma ' was established in October 1992
and is situated about five km away from the railway station in Nagpur, a leading city in Western
India. With a meditation hall to seat 200 students, two dormitories each for male and female meditator, Dhamma Sugati holds 12 courses annually. Group sittings, where 300 to 400 meditators
participate, are held regularly on Sunday. Over 4,500 students have so far taken courses in this
Dhamma centre.

Dhamma Nāga, meaning 'Dhamma among Nāgas' (Nāgas: residents of the area, Nāga is an epithet for Buddha, symbolizing strength), was established in 1997 approximately 20kms from the central Indian city of Nagpur, near the village of Mahurzari on Katol Road . Developed on 20 acres of quiet and serene land on the bank of a small lake, the centre accommodates about 100 students.

Dhamma Nāsikā, meaning 'Nose of Dhamma,' is situated on a secluded plot of land given by the Municipal Corporation of Nashik. The 17-acre triangular plot, about one-hour drive from Dhamma Giri, is on a high piece of land and protected on all sides. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, Dhamma Nāsikā is yet within convenient distance of Nashik city. On all sides one can see the mountains of Sahyadri. The centre overlooks Nashik city. Gangapur Dam is about three kilometers away.

First Course: 2004
Meaning: Nose of Dhamma

New Mumbai
· Dhamma Vipula

Dhamma Vipula, meaning ‘Abundance of Dhamma’, is the first Vipassana center in Mumbai. Situated atop Parsik Hill and surrounded by forestland in the New Bombay township,the centre is suitable for meditation even amid a major metropolis. With a total built up area of 5500 sq m, the center is expected to serve 200 students. Construction will begin in September 2005. A 100-feet Pagoda is being planned, with approximately 200 cells. The pagoda location ensures that it will be visible even from a distance.

Sadhaks, please note that the Construction work for Pagoda and Short course area, is ongoing.This could result in some inconvenience during the course

Dhamma Punna, meaning the Land to Accrue Merits, was established in the year 2000. The centre spreads over 3 acres of land and can accommodate 50 males and 40 females students. Every month there is 10 day course, 3 day course, 1 day course for old students and children 1 day, children residential courses are conducted at Dhamma Punna Vipassana Meditation Centre.

First Course: 1999
Meaning: Totality of Dhamma / Land to Accrue Merits

Dhammananda, meaning Joy of Dhamma, is a 23 acre centre, situated on the bank of the Indrayani river, about one hour drive from the heart of Poona city. The Pune Vipassana Centre was established in March 1997. The centre has a capacity of 80 meditators - 50 males and 30 females. Both the male and female residences have double rooms with attached bath and dormitories. The present meditation hall comfortably seats 100-125 students, more than the current residential capacity of the centre.

Mehrshahr
· Dhamma Iran

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living. The technique is taught at ten-day residential courses during which participants learn the basics of the method, and practice sufficiently to experience its beneficial results. There are courses all over the world. Additionally you may be interested in our answers to commonly asked questions.

Nepal8 Centre(s)

Biratnagar
· Dhamma Birāṭa

Dhamma Birata, meaning the Colossal Dhamma, derives its name from the near by city of Biratnagar in Eastern Nepal. The center is surrounded by green paddy fields leading up to a Saal forest at the foothills of the scenic Himalayan mountains. It is located 1.5 km south-West of the Mahendra Highway and Koshi Highway junction near Itahari, conveniently accessible via road from all over Nepal. The nearest airport is 20 km away in Biratnagar, while the nearest railway station is 30 km away at Jogbani on the Nepal-India border.

Dhamma Tarai means the Plain of Dhamma. Established in 1996, Dhamma Tarai is the second oldest Vipassana center in Nepal. The center is situated on a lush green 5-hector land, surrounded in the South and the North by two rivers, respectively called Kiyasut and Sirsiya, and located near the settlement of Parwanipur, about 9 km north of Birgunj, a town on the Nepal-India border. The nearest airport called Simara, is about 10 km from the center, with regular flights from Kathmandu. The nearest railway junction is at Raxaul, about 13 km from the center and 4 km from the town of Birgunj.

Dhamma Shringa, meaning Summit of Dhamma, was founded in April, 1981. Also known as the Nepal Vipassana Center, it is located in the foothills of the Himalayas, overlooking the Kathmandu valley, about 12 kilometer north of Kathmandu City. The Center's land covers nearly four acres. Various buildings serve for residences, ranging from dormitories to single rooms, two separate dining halls for men & women, and a few meditation halls. The center can comfortably accommodate about 250 people. A half-ring shaped building containing 84 meditation cells, is available for the old students.

Dhamma Kitti, meaning Fame of Dhamma, is also known as Kirtipur Vipassana centre. It is located in Kirtipur, a beautiful and historical town situated 6 kilometers south west of Kathmandu city. The centre consists of a dhamma hall with the capacity of 40 students, a kitchen, separate dinning for male and females, teacher’s residences and residences ranging from dormitories to double bed rooms. The centre can comfortably accommodate 40 students.

Meaning: Fame of Dhamma

Lumbini
· Dhamma Jananī

Dhamma Jananī, meaning 'Mother of Dhamma', is situated in Lumbini, the birthplace of the Buddha. Situated near Bhairahawa City in the western region of Nepal, the Centre started operating in the year 2000. The Dhamma hall can seat nearly 200 students but there is accommodation for only about 48 male and 48 female students at this time, all with attached bath. Meditation cells are also available. One 10-day course is being conducted every month, and two Satipatthana courses every year. The number of students in each course is steady with many visitors to the birthplace of the Buddha taking out time to sit courses here.

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living. The technique is taught at ten-day residential courses during which participants learn the basics of the method, and practice sufficiently to experience its beneficial results. There are courses all over the world. Additionally you may be interested in our answers to commonly asked questions.

Anurādhapura, Anuradhapura
· Dhamma Anurādha

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living. The technique is taught at ten-day residential courses during which participants learn the basics of the method, and practice sufficiently to experience its beneficial results. There are courses all over the world. Additionally you may be interested in our answers to commonly asked questions.

Meaning: Dhamma in Anuradhapura

Kŏḷamba, Kosgama
· Dhamma Sobhā

Dhamma Sobhā, meaning 'Radiance of Dhamma', is the second Vipassana Centre in Sri Lanka. Being established in Kosgama village, about 47 kms from Colombo on the Colombo-Ratnapura Road, the Centre is to be built on six acres of land in picturesque surroundings, encircled by a range of mountains. The Centre is easily accessible by road and rail. On a clear day, one can see the sacred Adam’s Peak commonly referred to as Sri Pada, with the imprint of the footprint of the Buddha at its summit.

The Dhamma Kuta Vipassana Meditation Centre is located at Mowbrey, Mahakanda, in close proximity to the city of Kandy, the hill capital of Sri Lanka. Located in a serene, tranquil environment, it is encircled by a vista of mountains with the holy peak of Sri Pada, the Bible Rock and a host of other mountains in the horizon. The approach to the Centre is along the Galaha road, 5 km from Peradeniya on the Colombo – Kandy road. The Centre has the capacity to cater to about 80 meditators during a retreat. Much dedicated effort has gone in to provide an ideal environment for meditation at ‘Dhamma Kuta’.

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living. To those who are not familiar with Vipassana Meditation we recommend visiting the International Vipassana website for an introduction. Additionally you may be interested in our answers to commonly asked questions.

Deganya Bet
· Dhamma Pamoda

Dhamma Pamoda, which means “The Joy of Dhamma”, is located on a 42-dunam property, in a beautiful area close to the Sea of Galilee and the Jordan River. Surrounding it are plantations of date palms and a nature reserve. It is a quiet and pastoral area around two hours from central Israel. The new centre will have comfortable accommodation for approximately 150 students, meditation halls and individual cells.

Lebanon
· Vipassana Meditation in Lebanon

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living. To those who are not familiar with Vipassana Meditation we recommend visiting the International Vipassana website for an introduction. Additionally you may be interested in our answers to commonly asked questions.

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living. To those who are not familiar with Vipassana Meditation we recommend visiting the International Vipassana website for an introduction. Additionally you may be interested in our answers to commonly asked questions.

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living. To those who are not familiar with Vipassana Meditation we recommend visiting the International Vipassana website for an introduction. Additionally you may be interested in our answers to commonly asked questions.

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living. To those who are not familiar with Vipassana Meditation we recommend visiting the International Vipassana website for an introduction. Additionally you may be interested in our answers to commonly asked questions.

Czech Republic1 Non-Centre(s)

Praha
· Vipassana Czech Republic

Vipassana courses in Czech republic have been organized since 2006, so far once or twice in a year. Up-to-date information can be found below.

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living. For those who are not familiar with Vipassana Meditation, an Introduction to Vipassana by Mr. Goenka, related videos and Questions & Answersabout Vipassana are available.

Although we have land for a centre at Dhamma Pallava in central Poland all the 10-day and Satipatthana courses are happening at Krutyń in the north east and will do for the foreseeable future. The Krutyń courses are listed below along with the occassional 1-day course held at at Dhamma Pallava

Dhamma Dullabha

Dhamma Dullabha is located about 100 km in the east from Moscow. The Centre is well-connected by railway and highway. It’s a peaceful place surrounded by pine forests and can accommodate 80 students in total. Dhamma Dullabha offers about 20 ten-day courses, one Satipatthana course, and a few 3-day courses annually.

Courses are also held in other locations in the Russia: near Yekaterinburg and St. Petersburg. Anapana courses for children have been held in Moscow since 2011.

Turkey1 Non-Centre(s)

Aydın, Izmir
· Vipassana Meditation in Turkey

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living. To those who are not familiar with Vipassana Meditation we recommend visiting the International Vipassana website for an introduction. Additionally you may be interested in our answers to commonly asked questions.

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living. To those who are not familiar with Vipassana Meditation we recommend visiting the International Vipassana website for an introduction. Additionally you may be interested in our answers to commonly asked questions.

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living. To those who are not familiar with Vipassana Meditation we recommend visiting the International Vipassana website for an introduction. Additionally you may be interested in our answers to commonly asked questions.

Helsinki
· Vipassana Meditation Courses in Finland

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living. To those who are not familiar with Vipassana Meditation we recommend visiting the International Vipassana website for an introduction. Additionally you may be interested in our answers to commonly asked questions.

Riga
· Vipassana Meditation in Latvia

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living. To those who are not familiar with Vipassana Meditation we recommend visiting the International Vipassana website for an introduction. Additionally you may be interested in our answers to commonly asked questions.

Norway1 Non-Centre(s)

Norway
· Vipassana Meditation in Norway

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living. To those who are not familiar with Vipassana Meditation we recommend visiting the International Vipassana website for an introduction. Additionally you may be interested in our answers to commonly asked questions.

Östergötlands Län [Se 05], Ödeshög
· Dhamma Sobhana

Dhamma Sobhana means "Beauty of Dhamma" in Pali language and is the first Vipassana centre to be established in the Nordic area. It's located in central Sweden, near Ödeshög, Vadstena and Linköping. By car it's about two and a half hours from Stockholm and Gothenburg (Göteborg), and about three and a half hours from Malmö. The centre was established in 2007 to serve mainly the Nordic area but students come from all over the world. Dhamma Sobhana offers 20-25 courses a year, with about 1 400 students.

Herefordshire
· Dhamma Padhāna

Dhamma Padhāna is situated in Herefordshire in the west of England, next to Dhamma Dipa. Dhamma Padhāna means 'Foremost in Dhamma'.

It is the first Vipassana centre in the West that has been specially designed for long courses for returning students. The European long-course centre offers ideal facilities for more serious meditation. Each student lives and meditates separately with single en-suite accommodation and a small private meditation room.

Between the long courses the centre offers shorter old student courses and also courses for executives.

First Course: 2010
Meaning: Foremost in Dhamma

Herefordshire
· Dhamma Dipa

Dhamma Dipa is a 22-acre property set in rolling farmland between Hereford and Ross-on-Wye. Purchased in 1991, its peaceful location is ideally suited to serious meditation. The centre has about 50 single rooms and can accommodate 130 students in total.

Suffolk
· Dhamma Sukhakari

Dhamma Sukhakari was purchased on December 15th 2010 by the East Anglia Branch of the UK Vipassana Trust. Dhamma Sukhakari means 'Giving the happiness of Dhamma'. The Dhamma House can accommodate up to 28 people and offers 1 day, weekend and 3 day Assistant Teacher lead courses to students who have already completed a full 10 day coursers.

There are also 1 day and residential courses for Children and young people, children's courses.

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living. To those who are not familiar with Vipassana Meditation we recommend visiting the International Vipassana website for an introduction. Additionally you may be interested in our answers to commonly asked questions.

Macedonia (FYROM)1 Non-Centre(s)

Macedonia
· Vipassana Meditation in Macedonia

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living. To those who are not familiar with Vipassana Meditation we recommend visiting the International Vipassana website for an introduction. Additionally you may be interested in our answers to commonly asked questions.

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living. To those who are not familiar with Vipassana Meditation we recommend visiting the International Vipassana website for an introduction. Additionally you may be interested in our answers to commonly asked questions.

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living. To those who are not familiar with Vipassana Meditation we recommend visiting the International Vipassana website for an introduction. Additionally you may be interested in our answers to commonly asked questions.

Dhamma Neru means "Heavenly Mountain of Dhamma". The main building of Dhamma Neru is built on 4 sides of an open courtyard and sits in the middle of a flat 3,6 acres site surrounded by a high hedge and an abundance of fruit and ornamental trees. The site is approximately 1300 feet above sea level, only 30 minutes from the Mediterranean and enjoys a mild, sometimes rainy climate. The Centre can currently accommodate 62 students, though the Dhamma Hall can hold 80.

The Austrian Vipassana Trust has been established in 2008 in order to serve the growing demand for Vipassana courses in Austria. From 2008 till 2010 three courses could be organized annually at rented sites with capacities of up to 150 persons. For 2012 four courses have been scheduled and even more are projected for 2013.

Vipassana Meditation Centre Dhamma Pajjota (Torch of Dhamma) is situated in a rural area near the Belgian town of Dilsen-Stokkem, close to the borders of the Netherlands and Germany. The 11-acre site is surrounded by forest and farmland, and has spacious walking areas with numerous trees. At present comfortable accommodation is offered for up to 90 students.

Bourgogne, Dhamma Mahi, Louesme
· Dhamma Mahī

One or two ten-day courses are held in the centre each month, in French, in English, and occasionally in Khmer. Different langages are available on audiotapes so that foreign students can listen to the evening discourses in their mother tongue.

The French Vipassana centre is situated on 100 acres of land, in beautiful country, a lovely mixture of woods and meadows. Goenkaji called the centre Dhamma Mahi, « the land of Dhamma ».

The Dhamma Mahi Centre is located in the territory of Champignelles near Louesme in the department of Yonne (89). The nearest village is Villiers-Saint-Benoît (3 kms). The centre is 12 kms away from Toucy, 36 kms away from Auxerre, and about 170 kms away from Paris.

Bad Wurzach
· Southwest Vipassana Group

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living. The technique is taught at ten-day residential courses during which participants learn the basics of the method, and practice sufficiently to experience its beneficial results. There are courses all over the world.

Hausham
· Southeast Vipassana Group

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living. The technique is taught at ten-day residential courses during which participants learn the basics of the method, and practice sufficiently to experience its beneficial results. There are courses all over the world.

Meppen
· Northwest Vipassana Group

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living. The technique is taught at ten-day residential courses during which participants learn the basics of the method, and practice sufficiently to experience its beneficial results. There are courses all over the world.

From the Vipassana centre "Dhamma Dvāra" situated on a hilltop in the Saxonian city of Triebel, close to the northern Bavarian city of Hof and the Saxonian city of Plauen, 500 m above sea level, one can look out over the forests and meadows of the landscape called "Vogtland“. The peaceful location is ideally suited for serious meditation.

The centre was purchased in December 2000 and officially opened after a period of reconstruction and renovation in December 2002. It can accommodate close to 100 meditators and servers. Courses are held throughout the year, usually two 10-day-courses per month.

The Vipassana association, an educational charity/non profit organisation runs all courses. It consists of Vipassana meditators, associated to ensure by honorary work that courses are offered regularly and to inform the public about Vipassana.

The Conference center De Glind is located in a quiet area characterized by meadows and forests in the middle of the Netherlands. The center is easy to reach, as it is close to Amersfoort train station. The site has a capacity of 120 participants. Postweg 65, 3794 De Glind, Municipality: Barneveld

The Swiss Vipassana Centre, also called in Pali, Dhamma Sumeru, meaning “the heavenly mountain of the Dhamma” is located on the Mont-Soleil ("Mount Sun") in a village of the Swiss Jura mountains on an altitude of 3600 feet surrounded by pastures and forests. Mont-Soleil means in English "Mount Sun" as it is one of the sunniest places in Switzerland and is situated near St.Imier, between Biel and La Chaux-de-Fonds. It was founded in November 1999.

The Swiss Vipassana Centre, also called in Pali, Dhamma Sumeru, meaning “the heavenly mountain of the Dhamma” is located on the Mont-Soleil ("Mount Sun") in a village of the Swiss Jura mountains on an altitude of 3600 feet surrounded by pastures and forests. Mont-Soleil means in English "Mount Sun" as it is one of the sunniest places in Switzerland and is situated near St.Imier, between Biel and La Chaux-de-Fonds. It was founded in November 1999.

Dhamma Bhumi, meaning 'Land of Dhamma', is located in Blackheath in the NSW Blue Mountains. The centre is located approximately two and a quarter hours west of Sydney not far from the Great Western Highway and the railway line. Neighbouring the Blue Mountains World Heritage Area, the centre is home to attractive bushland, native birds and animals and superb views over the valley. Facilities at the centre include single and shared accommodation and a meditation hall that seats over 100 people.

Northern Territory, Darwin
· Vipassana Meditation Darwin

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living. To those who are not familiar with Vipassana Meditation we recommend visiting the International Vipassana website for an introduction. Additionally you may be interested in our answers to commonly asked questions.

At present short courses for old students are held in Darwin. Ten day courses may be held again in the future.

Queensland, Pomona
· Dhamma Rasmi

Dhamma Rasmi (or 'Ray of Dhamma') is set in the sub-tropical hinterland of the Sunshine Coast, approximately 140 km, or two hours, north of Brisbane. Established in 1989, it is set in landscaped gardens within 60 acres of bushland inhabited by kangaroos and other native animals and birds. The centre accommodates up to 70 students.

Victoria, Woori Yallock
· Dhamma Aloka

Dhamma Aloka (Light of Dhamma) was purchased in 1995 after
years of searching for a site. The property is at Woori Yallock
(“running stream” in the local Aboriginal language), one hour’s drive
east of Melbourne and only ten kilometres from the renowned Healesville
wildlife sanctuary.

The centre is on a hill which adjoins a reserve on the banks of the
Yarra river, with an outlook across lush river flats towards mountain
ranges. The eighteen acre site has a Dhamma Hall with 22 meditation
cells, kitchen and dining room complex, accommodation with single rooms
and dormitories, a toilet-shower block. It is mostly cleared with a
fringe of ti-tree and eucalypt forest. The impression is one of
seclusion and tranquillity.

Dhamma Medini, meaning 'Ground of Dhamma', is located in Makarau valley, north of Kaukapakapa, within an hour's drive northwest of Auckland. Established in February 1987, the centre is situated on 137-acres of land on a grassy valley covered in native bush and inhabited by native birds. The centre facilities include 68 single rooms and a Dhamma hall that seats 100 students.

Fiji1 Non-Centre(s)

Fiji
· Vipassana Meditation in Fiji

Fiji has non-centre courses on an irregular basis. So far the 10-day courses have been held at a Catholic Teacher Training College on the outskirts of Suva. The courses attract participants from all communities in Fiji.

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living. To those who are not familiar with Vipassana Meditation we recommend visiting the International Vipassana website for an introduction. Additionally you may be interested in our answers to commonly asked questions.